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Quality Assurance Tester 1 - TS clearance required to apply - Washington DC area

Bow Wave LLC Virginia, United States

hybridfull-time
Posted Aug 20, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Junior QA / QA Associate (0–1 YOE); supports functional testing for Pega applications.

**Stack/tools: **

  • Pega (functional testing concepts/tools via coursework/training)

  • Test mgmt/defect tracking: Jira, Azure DevOps (or similar)

  • Potential automation exposure: PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI

  • Agile: Scrum/Kanban ceremonies

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Design/execute functional test cases following established guidelines and workflows

    • Collaborate with dev/BA/senior QA to understand requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and validate expected behavior

    • Identify, document, and report defects; maintain/update test documentation (regression cases, results, checklists)

  • Must-have skills:

    • 0–1 years professional experience; foundational QA skills (test case creation, defect reporting, regression)

    • Ability to read/interpret requirements and translate into clear test steps

    • Strong communication and documentation for issues/test outcomes

    • Familiarity with Agile ways of working and participation in sprint activities

    • Basic understanding of risk/issue identification and escalation to senior QA

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Pega certification (e.g., CSA, CSSA)

    • Exposure to test automation for Pega (PegaUnit/Selenium)

    • Knowledge of Agile testing methodologies (Scrum/SAFe/hybrid)

    • Interest/basic exposure to automation or hybrid testin

Full Description

Education: Bachelors Degree Responsibilities (Junior / 0–1 YOE)

  • Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications by following established testing guidelines and workflows.

  • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

  • Assist with validating system functionality against documented requirements to ensure expected behavior.

  • Help identify and document defects clearly, and collaborate with engineering teams to follow up on resolutions.

  • Participate in test planning activities by providing input on test scope and helping estimate testing effort under guidance.

  • Maintain and update test documentation such as regression test cases, test results, and testing checklists.

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and support testing activities throughout each sprint.

  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to promote quality standards across the SDLC.

  • Review and analyze test results, raising potential risks or issues to senior QA team members for further evaluation.

  • Required Skills & Experience

  • 0-1 Years of Professional Experience

  • Exposure to or foundational understanding of Pega testing concepts or Pega functional testing tools (coursework, training, or internship experience acceptable).

  • Basic understanding of Quality Assurance principles such as test case creation, defect reporting, and regression testing.

  • Ability to read and interpret requirements or user stories and translate them into simple, clear test steps.

  • Familiarity with Agile ways of working (Scrum or Kanban) through coursework, internships, or previous roles.

  • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to describe issues and testing outcomes clearly.

  • Experience with or knowledge of common test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).

  • Bonus / Preferred Qualifications

  • Pega certification (CSA, CSSA, or other entry level certifications).

  • Exposure to automated testing tools for Pega (e.g., PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI) through coursework or hands on learning.

  • Familiarity with Agile focused testing methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid environments).

  • Interest in or basic exposure to test automation or hybrid testing frameworks.

  • Awareness of CI/CD concepts and how testing fits into automated pipelines.

PegaQuality AssuranceTest Case DesignDefect ReportingRegression TestingAgileScrumKanbanJiraAzure DevOpsTest DocumentationRequirement AnalysisCommunicationPegaUnitSelenium

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